Houses damaged as disorder breaks out after alleged sexual assault of girl
Summary
Disorder took place in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, following a protest connected to an alleged sexual assault case involving two teenagers. The disturbance involved masked youths causing property damage and setting fires, while police worked to control the situation and urged calm.Key Facts
- Disorder broke out in Ballymena after a protest related to an alleged sexual assault.
- Masked individuals threw stones, broke windows, and damaged properties.
- At least two fires damaged houses during the disturbances.
- Police closed off Clonavon Terrace to manage the unrest.
- A police car had its windows smashed during the disorder.
- The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) warned people to avoid the area and called for calm.
- The unrest began after two teenage boys appeared in court over charges related to the alleged assault.
- Hundreds of people participated in a peaceful protest march in Ballymena before the disorder occurred.
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